Paul Mitchell is President of Mitchell Financial Group, an investment and consulting firm with activities in the technology, healthcare and financial services industries. Since April 2003, Mr. Mitchell has served as a Director of Alkermes plc (NASDAQ: ALKS) , a fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative medicines to improve patientsā lives. At Alkermes he is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee and has served as Lead Independent Director since August 2012. Mr. Mitchell was the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Kopin Corporation from its founding in April 1985 through September 1998. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Kenet Inc. from April 2002 until its acquisition by Intersil in January 2009.
Prior to joining Kopin, Mr. Mitchell worked for the international accounting firm of Touche Ross & Co. from 1975 to 1984. Mr. Mitchell is also a member of the board of directors of several private companies and nonprofit organizations. He is a graduate of College of the Holy Cross, and was previously a Certified Public Accountant.